According to page 281 of the 1996 second edition of "Backbone of the Wehrmacht (The German K98k Rifle, 1934 - 1945) by Richard D Law", he refers to these rifles as "Factory Reconditioned". Check for availability of correct WWII K98k sling with German Waffenamt WaA markings, which by itself can add approximately $100-$150 value to the rifle.ġ. Check under wood for matching serial numbers on handguard and stock. See virtual tour pics for details of font type and location of serial numbers. Check for matching serial numbers on left side of receiver, top of bolt flat, barrel, top of safety, top of bolt sleeve, cocking piece, upper band, lower band, butt plate, rear sight leaf, rear sight guide and stock bottom, with last two digits of serial number on virtually all other components, right down to the firing pin and cleaning rod. The "k" is for Kurz, which means "short" in German.
The K98k was the primary infantry rifle for the German Wehrmacht during World War II. "SimsonSuhl" and "mrfarb" - The K98k Forum)
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